Cider-press



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GIDBR PRESS (No Model.)

No. 544,670. Patented Aug. 2.0, 1895.

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M. INGISON.

GIUER PRESS.

(No Model.)

Patented'Aug NNN-3D STATES PATENT rrrcn.

MARION 1NG1soN, or MALLORY, NEW YORK. g

ClDERl-PRESS.

' SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No.`544,670, dated August 20, 1,895.

` Application filed November 14, 1894. Serial No. 528,802. .(No'model.)

. it has for its object to provide a new and useful machine of this character having simple and efficient means for quickly extracting large quantities of cider or wine from fruit with but a small expenditure of power.

To this end the main and primary Objectis to provide a cider-press in which neither the fruit nor pornace is handled during the entire Operation of the press and which provides for carrying the fruit that is milled to pressing devices and subsequently discharging thepomace from which the juice has been extracted.

With these and other objects in View, which will 'readily appear as thenature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel construction, combination,

and-arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated, and claimed. v

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is aperspective view of a cider-press constructed in accordance with this invention'. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the press with the .upper pivoted press-frame removed. Fig. 3 is a central vertical longitudinal sectional view of the entire machine. Fig.- 4 is a vertical transverse sectional view on the line x of Fig.v 3. Fig. 5 isa similar View on theline y y of Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a detail in perspective ot' a short section of the lower endless press-platform. Fig. 7 is an enlarged sectional View of the construction shown in Fig. 6.

Referring to the accompanyingdrawings, 1

designates the main press-frame, that is substantially rectangular in shape and is supportedat opposite ends'on the end support- 'ing-standards 2, and arising. from the opposite end corners of the mainpress-frame 1 are the corner or frame uprights 3, between which is arranged .the upper pivoted `pressframe 4. The upper press-fraine 4 essentially comprises parallel connected side bars and is pivoted at one end on the pivot screws or bolts 5 between the corner uprights 3 at one end of the machine, and the opposite end of said pivoted press-'frame is adapted to work between the opposite corner uprights of the main press-frame. The unpivoted end ot the upper press-frame 4 is yeldingly retained in position between the uprights 3 at one end ot the frame l by means of the transverse retaining-bar 6, arranged labove the said unpivoted endet the frameft and detachably engaged at its opposite ends bythe U-shaped `latches 7, pivoted to the corner uprights 3 at one end of the frame 1 and working over the I top of such uprights to clamp the ends of the retainingbar 6 thereom'f'e A bowed spring 8 is secured to the under side of the bar 6 and has its opposite ends bear on the unpivoted end of the frame 4 to retain the same in position, while at the same time allowing the' said unpivoted end ofthe upper press-frame to yield under pressure, as will be more fully understood. By removing the retaining-bar 6.from one pair ofthe corner uprights the unpivoted end of the upper pressframe may be liftedv from between the corner uprights 3 and the entire upper press-frame thrown back out press arranged on and within the mainframe 1 thereof.

Near the pivoted end ot the upper pressframe 4 and vsecured thereon is a transversesupporting-frame 9, on which is arranged thel gree of'ineness, and the `teeth of said grinder workth rough lthe slots of the fixed and pivoted slotted gratings 14 and 15, respectively,

that are arranged vertically within `the millcasing at both sides of the said grinder.` The vslotted gratings allow the grinder' tofreely rotate without coming in contact therewith and assist in the action of the grinder by addi-A tional resistance which they oppose to the' passage of the fruit, and they also clean the teeth of the grinder'. The slotted grating 15' is pivoted at its upper edgewithin the mill-casing, and has connected 'to its lower-,unpivoted edge the spring 16, to which is connectcdone end of the way to gain access to the parts of the rco cider-belt 24 near one end thereof.

of an adjusting-bolt 17 for adjusting the ten sion thereof, and the said spring will allow the grating 15 to lyield to prevent clogging within the mill'casing, while at the same time serving to normally hold the same in a proper relative position to the grinder. The toothed grinder 13 is mounted on a transverse grindershaft 18, journaled in suitable bearings 19 at opposite sides of the frame 4 and carrying upon both ends the belt-pulleys 20, over one of which passes the drive-belt 21, that also passes over the power-wheel 23, mounted at one side of the main frameof the press and operated by hand or mechanical power.

',lhe milled fruit from the casing 2 is delivered by the spout lonto the endless pei-viens The endless per "ions belt 24 is arranged to travel within theft-ame 1 from end to end thereof, and at one end of the said frame the belt 24 passes over the end beltroller 25, that isjournaled at one end of the frame 1 in the olfstanding bearing-brackets 25, and at theopposite end of. the frame 1 the belt 24 passes over the outer portion of the lower endless press-platform 2G, that is arranged to travel within the frame 1 from one end thereof up to a point substantially under the milling devices in order that the milled fruit will drop onto the belt or apron' 24 at the innerportion ofthe said lower press-platform 26. The lower endless press-platform 26 is narrower than the width 'of the frame 1, and essentially com prises a series of transverse closely-arranged flat platformslats 27 and a pair of parallel endless chains 28, consisting of jointed links 2t), to which the slats 27 are secured. The jointed links 29 of the parallel endless chains 28 are also arranged in pairs directly opposite each other, so that the platform-slats can be secured to each pair of links and will be carried thereby when the chains are set in motion, and the said links carry upon the outer sides of the joints thereof the chain rollers or travelers 30, that freely ride on the parallel guide-rails 31, secured on the frame Lbetween the opposite sides thereof. `Said guide-rails 31 are extended at their opposite ends into the curved end rail portions 32, around which' pass the outer and inner portions of the endless lower platform, so that the endless travel thereof will he perfectly free and easy.

The inner pair of curved end rail portions 32 are secured to the transverse adjustingbar 33, that is arrangedtransversely within the frame 1 and has connected to the oppo` Isite ends thereof adjusting-screws 34, that l are provided with rack-teeth 36, with which mesh the operatingpinious 37, that mounted on a transverse operatingshaft 3 8, journaled in suitable bearings near one end portions of the platform 26, and on one end t ofsaid shaft, outsideof the frame1,is mounted the gear-wheel 38"', that is geared with thel .2T

belt-wheel 39, also mounted at one side of the'A frame 1, and over which passes the crossed belt 40, that also passes over one of the pulleys 20 at one end of the grndershaftS, sdl

that motion will'be communicated from said, grindershaft to the lower endless press-platf-f` 7 .t1 ofthe frame 1, between the upper and lower C L form through the medium of the connections n t described.

' The transverse closely-arrangedslats 27,of,

the platform 2Bof course separate Vfrom each other or break joints as the platform passes around the outer and inner curved rail por` A tions 32; but by reason of the horizontal rails s,

3l the slats forming the top portion offthe press-platform closely moet each other, and n at such meeting edges said slats are provided "9o with rubber' or other suitable packing-strips 41, which serve to make liquid-tight joints;

between the slats, so that liquid cannot pass between the same, but must escape over the ends of the slats attheside edges ofthe platl form, and the ends of the. `slats project beyond the endless chains, on which they are mounted, in order to direct the'juice from the t fruit into theopposite juice-pans 42, secured longitudinally on the frame 1`at opposite sides of the upper portion of the latforin 2G` t `and directly under the upper si 'e edges of l said platform, and at one end the said pans 42 are provided with the discharge-openings belt 24 is arranged'a pair of folding strips or arms 44, The folding strips or arms 44 are l secured -to oppositesides of the frame 1 and project inwardly at an angle over the opposite side edges of the said belt 24, so that as the said belt passes over the lower platform 26 the opposite side edges of the belt 24 will be folded in and over the top of the said belt, so as to confine the milled fruit and pomace, and the fold of thc sido edgcsof the said belt makes the same sulcently narrow tolte en'- ltirely within the compass of the platform 26.

The `folded portion of the belt 24 that passes over the platform`26 alsopasses under the upper endlesspress-platformfl."

'lhe upper endless`press-platform 45 is constructed nsubstantially the'same manner as the lower platform 26, and a cloth belt 46 passes around the platform 45 toinsure the effective pressing of the fruit and preventing the same from being carried around by said upper pressplatform. The press-platforms 26 and 45 mayalso be properly termed pressaprons, and, like the lower platform, the upv per platform 45 essentially comprises a series of transverse closely-arranged platform-slats 47 and a pair of parallel endless link chains 48, that 1carry upon lthe outer sides at their joints the chain rollers or travelers 49, that` ride on the parallel elliptical guide-rails 50,

that are supported on the upper pivoted pressframe 4, between the opposite sides thereof.

'.The inner rounded end'portions of the elliptical rails 50, which may be additionally desigsion.

' theherein-rlescribed machine vill be a p posite sides of theA said frame 4, to provide means for maintaining the upper press plat- 4 form or apron 45 at the proper stretch or ten- The slats47 of the upper platform or apron 45 are also provided at their meeting edges with rubber or 'other suitablepackingstri ps`54 to provide liquid-tight joints between 'the slats when the same closely meet each other.

The upper endless press platformor apron 45, that is mounted within the pivoted pressframe 4, is shorter than the lower platform or apron 26, and by reason of the manner of securing the unpivoted end of the said upper press-frame 4 the outer portion of the upper platform 45 is held in tight pressing contact with the upper outer portion of the lower platform 26,while the inner portion of said upper platform or apron is arranged slightly above and out of contact with the upper portion ofsaid lower platform or apron, so that the milled fruit will be subjected to a gradual pressure between the two platforms and the juice will be squeezed out through the folded edges of the belt 24 into the side pans 42.

i The pi'essure of the upper platform or apron 45 on the lower platform 26 may be regulated by means of the adjusting bolts or rods 55, secured to one end of the main frame 1 and adjustably connected to the unpivoted end of the frame 4, which unpivoted end is also yieldingly held in position by the spring 8.

After the juice has been pressed from the milled fruit between the press platforms or aprons the pomaee is carried by the folded belt 24 around the outer portion of the said lower platform er apron 26 tothe combined spreader and scraper plate 56. The plate 56 is secured within the frame 1, under the belt 24, at one end of the said frame, and the side edges of said plate engage in the folded side portions of the belt 24 and serve to spread the same'open, while at the same time relieving the said belt from the pomace and at the same time dischargingr the same on the inner por tion of the pomace-carrier 57. The pomaoecarrier 57 is arranged to extend beyond one end of the main press-fram: l'and is driven by means of a suitable belt connection 58 with the shaft 3S. 1

From the above it is thought that the construction, operation, and manadvantages of arent Without further description, and it will be understood that changes in the form, proportion, and the minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the principle or sacrificing any of the advantages of this invention. l

Having described the invention, what is claimed, and desired to be secu red by Letters Patent, is-

l. ln a cider press, lower endless press platform traveling within the main frame, an upper press framepivotallysupported at one end above the main press frame-and carrying,r milling devices, an upper endless press platform or apron traveling within the ivoted frame between the unpivoted end of the latter and said milling devices,

said upper endless press platform or apron being shorter in length than the lower endless press platform and arranged at an angle with its outerportion in tight pressing contact with the upper outer portion of the lower platform and its inner portion slightly velevated above and out of contact with the said lower platform, an endlesspervieus belt arranged to pass between the two moving platforms or aprons, and means for yieldingly and detachably fastening the unpivoted ends of the'upper pressframe above the main press frame, substantially as set forth.

2. In a cider press, the main press frame, a lower endless press platform traveling within the main frame, a pervious belt traveling over said lower platform, an upper press frame pivotally supported at oneend above the main press frame, milling devices mounted on the pivoted frame adjacent to the pivoted end thereof, an upper endless press platform or apron traveling within the pivoted frame between the unpivoted end of the latter and said milling devices, means for yieldingly and def tachably fastening the unpivoted end of the upper press frame above the main press frame, and a separate adjusting device for the unpivoted end of the upper press f ram e, substantially as set forth.

3. In a cider press, the con'ibination of the main press frame provided atits opposite ends with corner uprights, a lower endless press platform traveling within the main frame, a pervious belt traveling over said lower platform, an upper press frame pivotally mounted at one end between one pair of said corner uprights and working at its other free end between the opposite pair of corner uprights,l a transverse,retaining bar adapted to be arranged above the unpivoted end of said upper press frame and provided on its'under side with a bowed spring resting on said end of the upper press frame, U-shaped latches pivoted to the corner uprights at one end of the frame and adapted to engage the ends of said retaining bar, a separate adjusting device for the unpivoted end of the upper press frame, the milling devices, and the upper endless press platform mounted within said upper press freine, substantially as sot forth the main press frame, a

secured to the links and provided at theirn meeting edges with flexible packing strips,"

the ends of said slats projecting beyond said chains, chain rollers or travelers mounted on the chains at the joints thereof and riding on said rails, opposite juice pans supported under the upper projecting side edges of the lower platform or apron, a shorter duplicate upper press platform or apron adjustably supported above and in contact with the lower press platform or apron, an endless per- `vious cider belt passing between the two platforms or aprons, means for folding the edges of said belt beyond the inner portion of the upper platform or apron, a combined spreader and scraper plate arranged under the outer portion of the lower platform or apron, a

pomace carrier extended at its inner en'd under said combined spreader and scraper plate, and gearing 6connected with said toothed chains and said carrier. i

l 5. In a cider press, the main frame, a lwer endless press platform i or apron `traveling within said frame, a pervious belt `passing over s'aid lower platform or apron, an' upper press frame adj ustabl y supported on themain frame, a pair of fixed 'parallel elliptical 'guide rails supported within the upper adjustable press frame and vprovided with inner movable end portions, means for adjusting the movable end rail portions and an upper endless press platform or apron `comprising parallel endless chains having rollers or travelers riding on said rails, and closely arranged impen forate slats attached to the links of the chains, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aixed my signature in the presence ot two witnesses` BIA-HON INGISON. \Vitnesses:

ELsWoRTH [or T, Gno. PIGUET. 

